Page-6 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

What is Rat-Hole Mining?

January 7, 2025

On January 6, 2025, several workers became trapped for over 12 hours in a coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The mine was flooded, prompting ongoing rescue operations. Two motor pumps are currently at work to remove water ..

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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing Initiative

January 7, 2025

In January 2025, New York City became the first city in the United States to implement congestion pricing. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion in densely populated areas. Drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district will incur a fee of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

1. Which city is the host of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention 2025? [A] Chennai[B] Bhopal[C] Bhubaneswar[D] Hyderabad Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bhubaneswar] Notes:The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention takes place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. ..

Climate Change Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle

January 7, 2025

Climate change has been wreaking havoc on the planet’s water cycle, leading to severe consequences for ecosystems and human populations. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the alarming effects of climate change on water distribution and availability. Researchers from ..

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US Surgeon General Report on Alcohol and Cancer

January 7, 2025

Alcohol consumption has been identified as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. This information comes from a recent report by the US Surgeon General. The report reveals that alcohol contributes to approximately 100,000 cancer cases ..

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Arunachal Pradesh’s Religious Conversion Act Revival

January 7, 2025

The Arunachal Pradesh government is reactivating a 1978 Act aimed at preventing forced religious conversions. This move occurs nearly five decades after the Act was enacted by the first Legislative Assembly of the then Union Territory. The Act prohibits religious ..

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Goa Shipyard Launches New Fast Patrol Vessels

January 6, 2025

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has made advancements in shipbuilding with the recent launch of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This event took place on January 5, 2025, and marks a milestone in GSL’s commitment to ..

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Net Neutrality – Recent Developments and Context

January 6, 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding net neutrality has seen developments recently. On January 2, 2025, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its second attempt to enforce net neutrality. This ruling contrasts sharply ..

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